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s mayor, it is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to your new home in the city of Maricopa. Maricopa is a beautiful, young city, having been incorporated only a little over a decade ago, in October 2003. As a relatively new city, this can present a host of challenges, but it also presents unparalleled opportunities for growth, expansion and success! As you have undoubtedly seen, Maricopa is a new, thriving and beautiful community, and truly an ideal location to raise a family or retire with purpose. Here we have bustling schools, open parks, great amenities, fun events, safe neighborhoods, connected social groups, new and expanding businesses – you will find there is no shortage of things in which to immerse yourself. Despite all these great reasons to live here, I believe our greatest assets in Maricopa are her residents. I know you will quickly discover Maricopa’s unique sense of community spirit, pride and belonging that is getting harder and harder to find in America today. We have so many knowledgeable, intelligent, kind, generous, caring and friendly neighbors, who are ready to meet you, shake your hand, say hello to you in the grocery store, volunteer or simply lend a hand when needed. Hopefully you will discover what my family and I have come to realize as each day passes. Simply put: We love Maricopa! And I know you will, too. On behalf of the entire City Council, welcome home… and welcome to Maricopa! Sincerely, Christian Price

Mayor | City of Maricopa ON THE COVER: Asher Hyde, Mason Williamson and Abcdee Herrera, all students at Maricopa schools, welcome you to Maricopa. Photo by Victor Moreno

Back row left to right: Councilmember Nancy Smith, Councilmember Henry Wade, Councilwoman Julia Gusse, Councilmember Vincent Manfredi. Front row left to right: Vice Mayor Marvin Brown, Mayor Christian Price, Councilmember Peg Chapados.

VICE MAYOR,

COUNCILMEMBER,

“Hopefully, every ribbon cutting or ground breaking that we have experienced since 2003 has given our citizens a stronger understanding of our community’s economic profile and will help create a realistic vision and strategies for economic development. As local elected officials, we play a key role in building consensus for a vision and goals that provide clear direction for growth.”

“Welcome to the greatest city in Arizona. Our goal is to create a thriving city for you and your family but maintain that small town feel!”

MARVIN L. BROWN

COUNCILMEMBER,

PEG CHAPADOS

“Welcome to Maricopa – you’re part of an exciting time in the City’s development. Not only are there lots of ways to learn about and celebrate our history, you can be part of and help make our history. Thanks for choosing Maricopa as your home, and welcome to a wonderful place to live, work, play and learn.”

COUNCILWOMAN,

JULIA R. GUSSE

“Welcome to our military veteran friendly, age friendly, prosperous community. Bienvenidos a nuestra hermosa comunidad de Maricopa.”

VINCENT MANFREDI COUNCILMEMBER,

NANCY SMITH

“Our city is most known for its wonderful ‘sense of community’. If you want to be informed and involved there are many ways to become a part of the community. Our council members are very involved in the community. We want to make Maricopa the most desired community in Arizona.”

COUNCILMEMBER,

HENRY WADE

“Hello, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our wonderful city. I am very pleased and honored that you have chosen Maricopa as your new home and very confident that you will come to love the City as much as the families before you. If I can be of any service to you or your family during your transition, please do not hesitate to contact me at 520-316-6825 or via email at [email protected].”

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ince pre-Columbian times, Maricopa has had three distinct locations, each with its unique history. w Prior to and during the early colonial period, native bands of the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Pee-Posh (Maricopa) lived in the Phoenix Valley around the Gila River. Relying on native trails and the “good-natured” tribes in the area, a stagecoach route was established just west of Pima Butte connecting Tucson with Phoenix. Along that route just south of the Gila River, about eight miles northwest of the current city limits, a relay station was built. Settlers called the stop Maricopa Wells after the O’odham word for the Pee-Posh people. A steady supply of fresh water made it a desert oasis fed by wells reaching into the underground Gila River. When Arizona became a territory in 1863, there were only three communities in the state with considerable size — Tucson, Prescott and Maricopa Wells.

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Prior to the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad, Maricopa Wells was a major supply post on the Transcontinental Mail Line and Butterfield Overland Stage Mail Line. Upon completion of the SPRR in 1879, the post was moved south to meet the tracks at its second home — Maricopaville — about 3.5 miles west of its current location. Maricopaville suffered a short life, lasting only about seven years before being moved to its third and final locale. There were intentions to build a second rail line to connect Maricopaville to Phoenix (M&P Branch Line), but residents in Tempe became upset by the prospect of being excluded from access to the north-south line. In 1886, their noise eventually forced the M&P Branch terminus (Maricopa Junction) east to where the city of Maricopa is today. In 1887, the first M&P train went into operation, and a year later the Maricopa post office opened.

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Medical Examiner 520-866-7260 [email protected]

Community Development 520-866-6442 [email protected]

News and Information 520-866-6226 [email protected]

County Attorney’s Office 520-866-6271 [email protected]

Open Space and Trails 520-866-6910 [email protected]

Emergency Management 520-866-6684 [email protected]

Public Defender 520-866-7199 [email protected]

Financial Services Brenda Hasler, director 520-316-6850 [email protected]

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Fire Brady Leffler, chief 520-568-3333 [email protected]

Environmental Health 520-866-6864 [email protected]

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Clerk of the Superior Court 520-509-3555 19955 N Wilson Ave.

CITY OF MARICOPA DEPARTMENTS

Communications & Marketing Jennifer Brown, assistant to the city manager 520-316-6841 [email protected] Development Services (planning, zoning, building safety) Martin Scribner, director 520-316-6920 [email protected] Economic Development Denyse Airheart, director 520-316-6990 [email protected]

Human Resources Kathleen Haggerty, director 520-316-6805 [email protected] Police Steve Stahl, chief 520-316-6800 [email protected] Public Works (in Development Services) Bill Fay, director 520-568-9098 [email protected]

PINAL COUNTY PinalCountyAZ.gov

County Manager’s Office 520-866-6248 [email protected]

Animal Control 520-509-3555 [email protected]

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Mayor Christian Price 520-316-6821 [email protected]

Sheriff Mark Lamb 971 Jason Lopez Circle, Building C, Florence 520-866-5997 PinalCountyAZ.gov/Sheriff

City Council Vice Mayor Marvin L. Brown 520-316-2020 [email protected] Councilmember Peggy Chapados 520-316-3826 [email protected] Councilmember Vincent Manfredi 520-316-6823 [email protected] Councilmember Nancy Smith 520-316-6822 [email protected]

Constable – Precinct 8 (Maricopa/Stanfield) Bret Roberts 19955 N. Wilson Ave 520-840-5294 [email protected] Clerk of Superior Court Amanda Stanford 971 Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence 19955 N. Wilson Ave., Maricopa 888-431-1311 COSCPinalCountyAZ.gov

County Attorney Kent Volkmer 30 N. Florence St, Building D, Florence 520-866-6271 [email protected] PinalCountyAZ.gov/CountyAttorney

Assessor Douglas Wolf 31 N. Pinal St, Building E, Florence 520-866-6353 [email protected] PinalCountyAZ.gov/Assessor

Justice of the Peace – Precinct 8 (Maricopa/Stanfield) Lyle Riggs 19955 N. Wilson Ave. 520-866-3999 PinalCountyAZ.gov/Judicial

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STATE OF ARIZONA Governor Doug Ducey 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix Phone (Phoenix): 602-542-4331 Phone (Tucson): 520-628-6580 [email protected] AZGovernor.gov State Legislators Steve Smith – State Senator – District 11 (Maricopa) 1700 W. Washington St, Room 33, Phoenix 602-926-5685 AZLeg.gov Mark Finchem – State Representative – District 11 (Maricopa) 1700 W. Washington St, Room 129, Phoenix 602-926-3122 AZLeg.gov Vince Leach – State Representative – District 11 (Maricopa) 1700 W. Washington St, Room 226, Phoenix Phone: 602-926-3106 AZLeg.gov

Corporation Commission 1200 W. Washington St, Commissioners Wing, 2nd Floor, Phoenix AZCC.gov Chairman Tom Forese 602-542-3933 [email protected]

John McCain – U.S. Senator Washington Office: 218 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 202-224-2235 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 115, Phoenix 602-952-2410 McCain.senate.gov

Commissioner Bob Burns 602-542-3682 [email protected] Commissioner Doug Little 602-542-0742 [email protected] Commissioner Andy Tobin 602-542-3625 [email protected]

Jeff Flake – U.S. Senator Senate Russell Office Building 413, Washington, D.C. 202-224-4521 2200 E. Camelback Road, Suite 120, Phoenix 602-840-1891 Flake.senate.gov

Commissioner Boyd W. Dunn 602-542-3935 [email protected]

President of the United States Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. Phone (White House Switchboard): 202-456-1111 Phone (Comments): 202-456-1414 WhiteHouse.gov

FEDERAL Tom O’Halleran – U.S. House District 1 126 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 202-225-3361

Secretary of State Michelle Reagan Office of the Secretary of State 1700 W. Washington St., 7th Floor, Phoenix 1-800-458-5842 AZSOS.gov

Welcome to a great place to live! Like you, we think this is a special place, which is why we work hard to keep it special and improve it wherever possible. We hope you will contact us with any questions or ideas, or if there is anything we can do to help you.

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Attorney General Mark Brnovich 1275 W. Washington St., Phoenix 602-542-5025 AZAG.gov

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Treasurer Jeff Dewit 1700 W. Washington St, 1st Floor, Phoenix Phone: 602-542-7800 877-365-8310 AZTreasury.gov

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The nearest Motor Vehicle Department official office is in Casa Grande. First-time vehicle registration and title require an office visit. The City Clerk’s Office at City Hall offers voter registration applications and will mail completed forms to the County Recorder’s office. Staff will also assist in accessing online voter registration forms. Voter Registration City Clerk’s Office 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza 520-568-9098 ServiceArizona.com

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Maricopa Unified School District has six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. MUSD also has an alternative high school called Ram Academy. The city has two K-12 charter schools and other charters for elementary-aged children. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. Central Arizona College offers dual enrollment for high schoolers. CAC is the Pinal County community college system.

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Legacy Traditional School Grades K–8 17760 N. Regent Drive 520-423-9999 Maricopa.LegacyTraditional.org Principal Amy Sundeen

Camino Montessori Grades K–6 44301 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy. 520-868-6145 CaminoMontessori.org Director Judy Webster

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Holsteiner Agricultural School Grades K–6 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite105 520-568-8620 HolsteinerSchools.com Director: Tanya Graysmark Saddleback Elementary School Grades K–5 18600 N. Porter Road 520-568-6110 SES.MaricopaUSD.org Principal Felicia Williams Pima Butte Elementary School Grades K–5 42202 W. Rancho El Dorado Parkway 520-568-7150 PBES.MaricopaUSD.org Principal Randy Lazar Maricopa Elementary School Grades K–5 18150 N. Alterra Parkway 520-568-5160 MES.MaricopaUSD.org Principal Jennifer Robinson Butterfield Elementary School Grades K–5 43800 W. Honeycutt Road 520-568-6100 BES.MaricopaUSD.org Principal Janel Hildick

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CHARTER SCHOOLS Sequoia Pathway Academy Grades K–12 19265 N. Porter Road 520-568-9333 SequoiaPathway.org Secondary Principal Alfonso Alva K-5 Principal Rachael S. Lay

TRANSPORTATION The city of Maricopa spans approximately 43 square miles with a population of nearly 50,000 people. Transportation options in the city and surrounding areas include planes, trains and automobiles. COMET City Shuttle City of Maricopa Express Transit (COMET) is a van and shuttle service offering fixed stops throughout the city. All COMET vehicles are ADA compliant. Cost: $0.50 per ride Stops: Bashas’ Central Arizona College – Maricopa Campus Fry’s Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino/UltraStar Multitainment Center Honeycutt Avenue Legacy Traditional School Pinal County Public Health Clinic/Library Sun Life Center for Women Sun Life Family Health Center Walmart COMET City Van Service COMET also offers a reservation service providing transportation anywhere within city limits. Reservations must be made – and canceled – with at least 24 hours’ notice. When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Cost: $1 per one-way trip 520-316-6959

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very time I see a moving van in our neighborhood, I get excited. New people bring new energy, vitality and new ideas to our community. Let us be among the first to welcome you to our great city. We’re so pleased to have you as our new neighbors and we hope you will enjoy living here in Maricopa. This welcome is designed to provide you with an introduction to the diverse healthcare services close to home. Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (BCGMC) is a 140-bed community hospital providing comprehensive health care to many cities in Pinal County, including Maricopa. We are deeply committed to the Banner Health mission: “Making healthcare easier, so life can be better.” We have compassionate and caring staff that strive to provide each patient with exceptional service and an outstanding healthcare experience. Banner Casa Grande provides quality care in the following areas including: • Emergency care • Cardiology • Surgery • Banner Core Orthopedics • Intensive care • Obstetrics & Level II Nursery • Inpatient and Observation

In addition, the hospital offers private patient suites. Residents and visitors have access to the latest medical procedures and state-of-the-art equipment. The hospital boasts an impressive lineup of services not traditionally found in smaller community hospitals, including: • A Wound Center with two hyperbaric oxygen chambers and other advance treatments for hard-to-heal wounds

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• An accredited Sleep Lab with rooms designed like a bedroom to make patients feel at home • Inpatient and outpatient surgical and orthopedic services • A gastrointestinal and endoscopy lab • A full-service laboratory • State-of-the-art outpatient imaging at the Banner Casa Grande Outpatient Imaging Center • Comprehensive rehabilitation services featuring physical, speech and occupational therapies Also located on the Banner Casa Grande Medical Center campus is Central Arizona Breast Center, which offers patients services to maintain optimal breast health. Medical experts here provide digital screening and diagnostic mammograms (including 3D), as well as breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy. In addition, a dedicated breast care coordinator helps patients with any testing or surgical referrals to ensure timely appointments and make sure there’s no gap in your care. We aim to meet the demand of our growing communities. That is why Banner Casa Grande Medical Center built a brand new 27,800-square-foot Obstetrical Care Unit. This unit features the highest level medical technologies for these services, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment all while delivering expert care for babies and their parents. Current maternity services at the hospital offer all private labor, delivery and recovery rooms for both mother and baby including a level II nursery with 24/7 Neonatal

Nurse Practitioners. Other services offered include childbirth and breastfeeding classes for both patients and those who live in the community. BCGMC also offers a retail pharmacy that services patients, hospital staff and the general public. The 600 square foot Banner Family Pharmacy opened at the hospital in 2016 and offers affordable and competitive prices, as well as convenience. Prescriptions can be picked up on-site or mailed to a patient’s home. Close collaboration between the pharmacy and Banner’s health care providers ensures the best and safest treatment methods for the patient. Banner Family Pharmacy accepts most insurance plans. “We couldn’t be more proud to offer this service to the Casa Grande community,” said Michael Young, Director of Retail Pharmacy Services. “Our patients and customers can have peace of mind they’re receiving high-quality pharmacy care and our expert pharmacists are more than happy to answer their questions about medications.” Banner Casa Grande Medical Center uses a comprehensive and dynamic Electronic Health Record to better facilitate communication between medical providers and between medical providers and their patients. The Electronic Health Record increases the hospital’s quality outcomes leading to increased patient satisfaction, and enhances patient safety. One of the best indicators of this is the low rate of healthcare-associated infections, for which Banner Casa Grande ranks better than the state and national infection safety standards.

Recently, Banner Health expanded its TeleICU and TeleBehavioral services to Casa Grande. Through these services, the bedside care team can ask for help from the Telehealth team, who are located in a remote operations center. TeleICU is staffed around-the-clock by critical care physicians (intensivists), acute care nurse practitioners and nurses. Two-way audio/ video in every ICU patient room allows the TeleICU team to communicate in real time with the patient, loved one, or the bedside care team. Similarly, the TeleBehavioral Health program allows Emergency department patients with behavioral health issues to visit with a behavioral health provider via a secured video link. Using TeleBehavioral Health, an Emergency physician can request a consult from a behavioral health provider. Once the secure video link is established, the provider works with the physician to assess, the patient and create a treatment plan. This program addresses a national shortage of behavioral health services and streamlines Emergency department care. Exceptional medical services are important to our local communities. Banner Casa Grande’s 24-hour Emergency Department is staffed by Board-Certified Emergency Physician’s through TeamHealth. To support these physicians, Banner Casa Grande has a TeleNeurology and TeleStroke program associated with Specialists On-Call. The program provides immediate stroke services, avoiding costly

transfers and time delays for patients. In addition, the hospital’s interventional cardiac program allows patients suffering from a heart attach to be treated locally in 65 minutes, which is 25 minutes faster than the national gold standard of 90 minutes. The hospital’s Emergency department strives for patients to be seen by a doctor within 30 minutes of arrival. The hospital serves as a base station, providing medical direction to about a dozen emergency service providers and 300 Emergency Medical Services personnel in Pinal County. Through partnerships with AirEvac and Southwest Ambulance, there’s a medical helicopter stationed at the hospital and an RNStaffed ambulance.

If residents have a non-emergency illness, the Urgent Care at Banner Casa Grande meets the demands of the community for after-hours medical care. The Urgent Care, located northwest of the hospital at 1676 E. McMurray Blvd, is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can now schedule your appointment to decrease waiting time through Banner Urgent Care. Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is your partner in the community, providing healthcare, education and information to all of our residents. You can visit our Maricopa Clinic located behind Wal-Mart in Maricopa and Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, which is a short drive from Maricopa. We would be happy to answer any questions you or your family have and get to know you better. For more information, please visit www.Bannerhealth.com/CasaGrande or call Rona Curphy, CEO at (520)381-6519. Once again, welcome. We are pleased to have you as neighbors.

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he city of Maricopa is certainly on the map for many homebuyers as an affordable, safe and attractive place to live. For these reasons, and as prices go up all over the Valley, there is increased demand for houses in Maricopa.

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Median price

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HOA homes sold 1,080

$176,041 1,061

Current In terms of number of houses sold and average sold price, 2017 has already proven to be a great year for Maricopa real estate. Here are some current numbers to educate you on the Maricopa real estate market. Looking at the first 6 months of 2017, the median price of homes sold is already an average

of 9 percent higher than last year. The current median price of a home sold during this time period was $193,416, compared to last year with a median price of $176,041. The number of homes sold in 2017 through July, is about 1,080 single-family dwellings in an HOA subdivision. Inventory is holding at about a 60-day supply of homes, which is considered somewhat low. New-builds are not always included in these figures, as only spec homes are usually added to the Multiple Listing Service. There has been a substantial growth with new builders continuing to build and buying up empty lots in various subdivisions. Fulton for example will be building approximately 400 new homes in Glennwilde, while DR Horton covers the remaining empty lots in that subdivision. The rental market is going up, too. Inventory

has held steady at just under 30 rental homes available at any given time in 2017. The average rental price is $1,180 a month. Many homes are getting multiple applications. There is still a loan program available that can help renters become homeowners by offering a no-down-payment assistance option. This is helping renters with good credit but limited funds become homeowners in this competitive rental market. Future The real estate forecast from many real estate sources for 2018 is still very positive. Home prices are predicted to rise at a steady but reasonable pace. Interest rates may continue to rise but at a modest pace as well. The demand for housing is predicted to continue in the Phoenix area overall, according to the Home Buying Institute. Maricopa has some wonderful, new, commercial industry coming to help support the residential needs, too. As long as supply remains steady, we should see a year very much like 2017. Pat Lairson is a Realtor with Maricopa Real Estate Company. She can be reached at 520-280-5862 or [email protected].

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HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS Cobblestone Farms

The Lakes

Rancho El Dorado

Acacia Crossings The Villages

North Maricopa Maricopa Manor

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Palo Brea

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HOAs Maricopa features subdivisions with an array of amenities including community pools and parks. Many homeowners’ associations (HOA) are based in the Valley and a few have local offices. Each HOA has a dedicated community manager.

Tortosa Glennwilde

San Travasa

El Rancho Santa Rosa

Rancho Mirage

Desert Passage Neely Estates

Santa Rosa Springs

Sorrento

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Avalea/Trilogy

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Red Valley Ranch

Cobblestone Farms

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Glennwilde Groves HOA GlennwildeGroves.com Michael Munroe, Community Manager 602-674-4375 [email protected] 1600 W. Broadway Road, Suite 200, Tempe

Rancho Mirage HOA Tiffani Horton, Community Manager 602-395-2731 [email protected] RanchoMiragehoa.org 1600 W. Broadway Road, Suite 200, Tempe

Homestead North HOA Jennie Nathey, Community Manager 602-216-7507 [email protected] HomesteadNorthHOA.com 1600 W. Broadway Road, Suite 200, Tempe

Santa Rosa Springs Rhett Homan, Community Manager 602-437-4777, ext. 2173 [email protected] 4645 E. Cotton Gin Loop, Phoenix

Acacia Crossing HOA Linda Huggins, Community Manager 602-437-4777 ext. 2151 [email protected] 4645 E. Cotton Gin Loop, Phoenix

The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado HOA Tiffani Horton, Community Manager 602-395-2731 [email protected] LakesAtRanchoeldoradoHOA.org 1600 W. Broadway Road, Suite 200, Tempe

Alterra HOA AlterraHOA.com Travis Jack, Community Manager 623-251-5260 ext. 101 [email protected] 21639 N. 12th Ave. Suite 102, Phoenix

Maricopa Meadows HOA Jen Amundson, Community Manager 480-759-4945 [email protected] 16625 S. Desert Foothills Parkway, Phoenix LifeInMaricopaMeadows.org

Cobblestone Farms HOA CobblestoneFarmsHOA.net Jamie Crowell, Community Manager 602-216-7510 [email protected] 1600 W. Broadway Rd. Suite 200, Tempe

Palo Brea Rhett Homan, Community Manager 602-437-4777 ext. 2173 [email protected] 4645 E. Cotton Gin Loop, Phoenix

Desert Cedars HOA DesertCedarsHOA.com Mark Miller, Community Manager 602-437-4777 ext. 2153 [email protected] 4645 E. Cotton Gin Loop, Phoenix Desert Passage/Smith Farms HOA Andi Chaira, Community Manager 480-422-0888 ext. 1022 [email protected] 4025 S. McClintock Drive, Suite 205, Tempe

Province Community Association Debbie Harper, Community Manager 520-568-8315 [email protected] ProvinceCOA.com 20942 N. Province Parkway

Senita HOA Kriss Lindberg, Community Contact 480-396-4567 ext. 239 [email protected] SenitaHOA.com Sorrento Community Master Association Tiffani Horton, Community Manager 602-395-4731 [email protected] SorrentoCMA.org 1600 W. Broadway Road, Suite 200, Tempe Tortosa HOA Chris Hashisaki, Community Manager 520-423-9706 36340 W. Picasso St. TortosaHOA.net The Villages at Rancho El Dorado HOA Kim Gonzalez, Community Manager 520-568-8255 [email protected] VillagesAtRanchoElDoradoHOA.org 20991 N. Butterfield Parkway

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ANNUAL EVENTS

PARKS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

JANUARY Family Fishing Day Our Lady of Grace Carnival FEBRUARY Copa Shorts Film Fest Copa Color Run MAC Farm Desert Ag-Venture Tours Legacy Traditional School Annual Musical MARCH Salsa Festival Sun Life Chocolate Run Annual Millar Fly-in/Car Show APRIL Easter Egg Dive MUSD Music-a-Thon Maricopa High School Annual Musical MUSD Art Walk

Millar Fly-In/Car SHow

JUNE Dive-In Movie (Movies Under the Stars) Summer Fun & Fitness Camps

Maricopa Mud Run

NOVEMBER-MAY 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market Veterans Day Celebration

JULY Great American 4th Native American Basketball Invitational

NOVEMBER Maricopa Turkey Trot Turkey Day Shootout

SEPTEMBER Kids Day Maricopa MHS Rams Football Golf Tournament RamFest Homecoming

MAY Maricopa Historical Society Golf Tournament Memorial Day Commemoration

OCTOBER Stagecoach Days & Pecan Pride Maricopa Mud Run Mysterious Mansion Mayhem Trunk or Treat Maricopa

DECEMBER Masik Tas at Ak Chin Maricopa Arts Festival Merry Copa & Santa Run Holiday Homes (and Businesses) on Parade

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Open from sunrise to 11 p.m., Copper Sky is home to a 5-acre lake stocked with a diverse population of aquatic life. Licensed anglers can take home a daily limit of four catfish, four trout, two bass (13-inch minimum), 10 sunfish/bluegill, 1 white amur (30-inch minimum). Normal statewide limits are applicable to any other species. City park rules prohibit boating, swimming or wading in the water (by humans or pets). Glass containers and alcoholic beverages are also prohibited at Copper Sky Regional Park, unless otherwise indicated for a special event.

species, season and method-of-take, so do your research with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Bureau of Land Management. When properly licensed and permitted, hunters in the monument could have access to javelina, mule deer, mountain lions, dove and quail. Desert bighorn sheep are also known to live in the Maricopa Mountains, though due to dwindling populations, permits to hunt these illusive mammals have become harder to obtain, with only 80 to 100 being awarded in the state each year through the AZGFD’s lottery system.

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Pacana Park

Hidden Valley Road

19000 N. Porter Road

Located on Hidden Valley Road, approximately 1.25 miles south of Farrell Road, is Maricopa’s closest public shooting area. Situated on the eastern slopes of the Palo Verde Mountains, this target-shooting area is open and free to shooters of all ages and types. The secluded site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, which requires target materials, ammunition casings and all other garbage be properly disposed of properly. Individuals caught littering may be prosecuted.

From sunrise to 11 p.m., licensed anglers can find a diversely-stocked pond with a maximum depth of 11 feet. Depending on the season, AZGF keeps this lake stocked with a mixture of fish allowing for an individual daily-bag limit of two catfish, two trout, one bass (13-inch minimum), five sunfish and one white amur (30-inch minimum). Park rules prohibit boating, swimming or wading in the water (by humans or pets). Glass containers and alcoholic beverages are also prohibited at Pacana Park, unless otherwise indicated for a special event.

Hunting

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Sonoran Desert National Monument For Maricopa residents, one of the best places for a local hunt is less than an hour west of the city, in the mountains and valleys of the Sonoran Desert National Monument. While hunting is allowed on much of the nearly 500,000 acres of federally-protected land, it can be limited in certain areas and entirely prohibited in others depending on the

Sonoran Desert National Monument Most of the Sonoran Desert Nation Monument is open for recreational shooting, with the exception of 10,600 acres in the north and northeastern areas that in 2015 was closed off to target shooting because of a “court-ordered analysis of the impacts of such shooting on the Monument.” The prohibited areas amount to only about 2 percent of the total monument. The Bureau of Land Management advises all shooters to follow safety guidelines, and only use firearms as prescribed by federal

and state law. The BLM also requires target materials, ammunition casings and all other garbage be properly disposed of properly.

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado

Camping & Hiking

This par-72 “championship style” course is located in the heart of one of Maricopa’s flagship subdivisions, Rancho El Dorado, The Duke offers its members a top-notch course and Silver Spur Grill right in their own backyard.

Sonoran Desert National Monument Hiking and camping is allowed throughout most of the monument. With nearly 500,000 acres of federally-protected lands, SDNM can entertain novice hikers and adventurous explorers alike. From short, scenic hikes and wildlife viewing, to overnight camping and stargazing, BLM encourages people to explore the numerous hidden treasures of both indigenous and colonial history. BLM advises all visitors to follow park regulations concerning the use of open flame and trash disposal. During the hotter months, April to September, BLM reminds hikers to stay hydrated and always bring a cellular phone in case of emergencies. It is also important to notifying someone of the location of your intended hike.

Golf

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Recently voted Arizona’s fifth best by Golf Magazine, the 320-acre oasis at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is one of the best public courses around. It is located on SR 238 just 2.5 miles west of John Wayne Parkway. Golfers can enjoy a world-class round of golf against a beautiful mountainous backdrop and quality food and beverage options at its Arroyo Grille.

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Copper Sky Regional Park 45345 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. 520-316-4600

The municipal recreation complex at Copper Sky not only offers membership access to its indoor fitness and sports facilities and a premier aquatic center, it offers public access to its many outdoor amenities as well. Outdoor basketball and tennis courts are available firstcome first-served, while baseball and softball fields and be reserved for as little as $10 per hour. There is also a skate park for both roller blades and skateboards. Covered ramadas and sections of the 9-acre lawn near the lake can also be reserved for gatherings and events.

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WHY MUSD?

FUN FACTS $5,160

Value of free college tuition offered via CAC Promise for the Future

16% MUSD enrollment growth

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Family: Parents Daniel and Florie Herrera, sisters Dani, 10, Imogen, 4 Home: Villages at Rancho El Dorado Moved to Maricopa last year from Texas Why MUSD? “We really like Mr. Abel [principal of MWMS], and Abcdee is really into sports and likes the sports program. We thought if MUSD had people the quality of Mr. Abel, that’s the school for us.” – Florie

381 2017 Maricopa High School graduates

$6.75 million Value in scholarships offered to MHS Class of 2017

3

Free after-school programs

$20 million

Increased funding from voter-approved budget override

3,594

Laptops available for students

1

Of only 4 Arizona districts named AP Honor Roll District

68%

Increase in volunteer hours from 2013-14

10

Consecutive years received awards for excellence in financial reporting

5

National Board Certified teachers

325

Students participating in blended learning program

4

5

MHS/CAC dual credit classes

28,480

Career & Technical Education classes

1st place finishers at DECA regional competition

19

2016-17 volunteer hours

Mason Williamson, 17 Senior, Maricopa High School Family: Mother Carmen Williamson, twin sister Sheigh Home: Desert Passage Carmen moved to Maricopa from San Tan/Queen Creek area in 1997. Why MUSD? “I just felt the sports program at MHS provided better opportunities. I also like the coaching and team chemistry formed among the players. And the coaches are always pushing to do better and work harder. The experience at MHS has exceeded my expectations and has helped prepare me for any future opportunities I may have.” – Mason

Asher Hyde, 9 4th Grade, Butterfield Elementary School Family: Parents Bill and Karla Hyde, sister Charlee, 12 Home: Senita Moved to Maricopa six years ago from Colorado Why MUSD? “Asher and Charlee have both excelled. Asher’s really likes his school, and Charlee’s done amazing at MUSD schools.” – Karla

Find out why others chose MUSD or post your own story at Facebook.com/MUSD20. Photos by Victor Moreno

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Although there is no central location for the arts in Maricopa, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy cultural events in the city. Three dedicated spaces feature artwork from local artists of various media. Musical, theatrical, dance and chorale performances are also a cultural staple in Maricopa and are curated by local artistic organizations. The region’s rich Native American history is displayed on the walls of the Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum, and the Maricopa Historical Society works to preserve the city’s past through its monthly meetings and cultural events.

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Art Gallery Space Maricopa City Hall Seasonal rotating gallery 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza 520-568-9098 Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship Monthly artist gallery 20800 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 108 520-510-5535 Maricopa Public Library Seasonal rotating gallery Library Manager Erik Surber 520-568-2926 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Maricopa-AZ.gov/web/maricopa-public-library

History and Culture

Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco Museum and Archives Director Elaine Peters 47685 N. EcoMuseum Road. 520-568-1358

Maricopa Historical Society President Paul Shirk 909-260-3020 MHS50.com [email protected]

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Mr. Appliance of Maricopa 520-635-2400 MrAppliance.com

Maricopa Auto Glass 480-228-4297 MaricopaAutoGlass.net

Hidden Valley Auto Parts 53501 W. Jersey Drive 520-568-2945 HiddenValleyAutoParts.com

Comfort Keepers 480-659-9201 ComfortKeepers.com

ANIMAL SHELTER

ATTORNEY

Atlas Pet Rescue 520-709-3966 AtlasPetRescue.org Maricopa Appliance Repair 520-424-8435

Jordan Law, LLP 44400 W. Honeycutt Road Suite 102 480-652-1099 JordanLawLLP.com

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AUTOMOTIVE PARTS/ REPAIR/SERVICES

Caliche Senior Living 1640 N. Peart Road Casa Grande 520-316-8041 CalicheLiving.com

McLaughlin Air 520-213-5021

APPLIANCE REPAIR/SALES

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BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS

Pinal County Federal Credit Union 44600 W. Smith Enke Road Suite 105 520-381-3100 PinalCountyFCU.com

NAPA Auto Parts / Mel’s Auto LLC 19563 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-568-2341

BARS

Native Grill & Wings 21164 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-568-6077 NativeGrillAndWings.com

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Dance

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Music

Maricopa Music Circle Co-founder Judith Lang Zaimont MaricopaMusicCircle.org [email protected] Maricopa Chorus Artistic Director John Janzen 520-568-1502 [email protected]

Performing Arts

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CLEANING

Clean Sweep House Cleaning 480-448-5770 CleanSweepHouseCleaning.com Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning 520-329-4027 OxiFresh.com

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

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COMPUTERS

Data Doctors 21116 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite B-1 520-868-6161 DataDoctors.com

CONCRETE

Salt River Concrete LLC 480-560-7514 SaltRiverConcrete.com

CONVENIENCE STORE/DELI Vekol Market 47021 W. Farrell Road (520) 568-1654

COPY SERVICES

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DRYER VENT CLEANING

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R.S. Handyman Services 480-204-2345

Mr. Appliance of Maricopa 520-635-2400 MrAppliance.com

Tile and Flat Roof Repair 520-208-4185

ELECTRICIAN

Ace Hardware 21542 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-494-7805 MaricopaAce.com

Mr. Electric of Phoenix Metro 1155 W. 23rd St. Suite 3B, Tempe 520-216-5648 PhoenixMetro.MrElectric.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Road 480-802-5000 Caesars.com/Harrahs-Ak-Chin

EYE CARE

Maricopa Eye Care 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite 119 520-568-7538 MaricopaEyeCare.com

FUNERALS

J. Warren Funeral Services 44400 W. Honeycutt Road Suite 102 520-836-8041 JWarrenFuneral.com

FURNITURE

At Home Furnishings 1870 W. Germann Road Chandler 480-726-7400 AtHomeFurnishingsAZ.com

GLASS

A & E Auto Glass 602-578-5852 Lizard Heights Glass 520-868-6180 LizardHG.com

GOLF

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HARDWARE

HEALTH, FITNESS. & WELLNESS

LANDSCAPING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Wall Repairs Free Estimates Epoxy Flooring

PLUMBING

Druwest Landscape 520-233-1127 DruwestLandscape.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

DCM Medical Supplies, LLC 820 W. Cottonwood Lane Suite 10, Casa Grande 888-999-5730 DCMMed.com

MORTGAGE

Dawn Svoboda 442 W. Kortsen Road Suite 104, Casa Grande 520-316-1341

Against Abuse, Inc. PO Box 10733 Casa Grande 520-836-1239 Against-Abuse.org

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HOME SECURITY

Sunbelt Home Watch Services 602-373-9996 SunbeltHomeWatch.com

HOSPITALS

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center 1800 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande 520-381-6300 BannerHealth.com/CasaGrande

INSURANCE

Councilmember Peggy Chapados City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza 520-280-4611

Insurance and Consulting Services 520-568-6750 20800 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite 108 GloriaSmithEnterprises.com


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HOME IMPROVEMENT

City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza 520-568-9098 Maricopa-AZ.gov

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Maricopa Hernandez’s Painting

Longevity Athletics 44480 W. Honeycutt Road Suite 108 520-261-4661 LongevityAthletics.com

Adobe Blinds and More 20046 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 103 520-635-3543 AdobeBlinds.com

State Farm / Lance Lane 20800 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite 110 520-568-8400 LanceLaneInsurance.com Vincent J. Morrissey (602) 402-1022

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Connie’s Jewelry Gallery & Clock Shop 1900 W. Germann Suite 15, Chandler 480-883-3320

MUSIC

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GOVERNMENT

The UPS. Store 20987 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite B-104 502-568-5712

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JEWELRY & CLOCKS

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NONPROFITS

Agnes’ Centers For Domestic Solutions 455 S. 48th St. Suite 106, Tempe 480-664-6554 (Office) AgnesCenters.com

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PEST CONTROL

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Firefighter Family owned and operated Frank and Talisha Bradstream Maricopa Bug Busters 520-423-9542

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The Friends of the Maricopa Public Library 520-568-8094

PHYSICIANS.

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NUTRITION

Desert Rose Nutrition 36550 W. Santa Maria St. 520-252-5951 GoHerbalife.com/ DesertRoseNutrition

OPTOMETRY

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PAINTING


Hidden Valley Pool Service 520-233-7528

POOL SUPPLIES

Affiliated Cardiologist of Arizona 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite 123 520-709-3106 AffCard.com

Desert Canyon Properties 44565 Granite Drive 602-818-2511 DesertCanyonProperties.com

REALTORS

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Be Awesome Youth Coalition 18150 N. Alterra Parkway 520-582-6138 DrugFree.org

Maricopa Little League 520-350-4080 MaricopaLittleLeague.com

Brutinel Plumbing & Electrical 600 E. 1st St., Casa Grande 520-836-5802 Brutinel.com

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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HOME ACCENTS INC.

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Legacy Montessorri 45290 W. Garvey Ave. 520-568-9183 LegacyMontessori.com

Native Grill & Wings 21164 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-568-6077 NativeGrillAndWings.com

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SCHOOLS

Central Arizona College 17945 N. Regent Drive 520-494-6400 CentralAZ.edu

PHOTOGRAPHY

Faux Picasso Art & Photography Studio 402-650-0472 FauxPicasso.com Victor Moreno Photography 602-723-4338

UTILITIES

Clark’s Septic Tank Service 2515 W. Selma Hwy. Casa Grande 520-836-5545 ClarksSepticTankAz.com Electrical District No. 3 19756 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-424-9021 ED3Online.org Global Water Resources 22590 N. Powers Parkway 866-940-1102 GWResources.com

Student Choice High School Copper Sky Recreation Complex 44345 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 602-377-7343 StudentChoiceHighSchool.com

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Orbitel Communications 21116 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite B-9 520-568-8890 OrbitelCom.com

SHIPPING

The UPS. Store 20987 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite B-104 502-568-5712 TheUpsStore.com

WATER/ICE

Water & Ice 20928 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite C-7 520-568-4740

TAXES

WEDDINGS

James A. Chaston CPA 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite 110 520-568-3303 ChastonCPA.com

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Sun Life Center for Children 44572 W. Bowlin Road 520-568-2245 SunLifeFamilyHealth.org

Maricopa Foot & Ankle 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway Suite 126 520-494-1090 MFAAC.com

Dignity Health 20750 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-233-2468 DignityHealth.org/Arizona/ Urgent-Care

Leading Edge Academy 18700 N. Porter Road 520-568-7800 LeadingEdgeAcademy.com

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 20924 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-220-5880 Dickeys.com

The Hearing Centers of Arizona 520-494-3285

Sun Life Family Health Center 44572 W. Bowlin Road 520-568-2245 SunLifeFamilyHealth.org

URGENT CARE

RESTAURANTS

Health Matters 9180 E. Desert Cove Suite 103, Scottsdale 480-993-3331 HealthMattersAZ.com

Sun Life Center for Women 44765 W. Hathaway Ave. 520-788-6100 SunLifeFamilyHealth.org

Far Horizons Travel 520-635-4850 Far-Horizons.Travel

Jeremy Winegard 480-276-2969 YourAZRealtyGuy.com

Rita Weiss 44565 Granite Drive

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InMaricopa asked readers for their hindsight regarding the research they did or did not do before moving to Maricopa. Below are the top items in order of frequency they were mentioned.

1

Utilities – the cost and quality of service of water, sewer, electricity and Internet – was far and away the biggest surprise for newcomers. In fact, 39 percent of the topics mentioned involved complaints about utilities. “How horrible customer service is from almost every utility or service company,” one reader wrote.

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The dense traffic (and dense drivers) on State Route 347 comprised 13 percent of the responses. Some said they were moving out of town specifically because of the road. One reader called the highway “a deathtrap.”

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The smell, whether from cows, chickens or reclaimed water, did not sit well with 8 percent, according to the responses. Traditionally called “the smell of money,” the occasional wafts from nearby dairies apparently took some by surprise.

4

Slow business development or lack of business diversity was mentioned in 6 percent of responses. Readers complained about too many fast-food restaurants and the small number of major employers.

5

“Too many people” was the complaint of some who have lived in Maricopa for

decades or were among the first to arrive during the housing boom at the turn of the century.

6

The train remains a favorite culprit, whether the long delays caused by Amtrak or the frequent but shorter delays of freight trains. The solution for that is in the making as an overpass is constructed.

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Great place to live – residents also said they would have moved to Maricopa sooner if they had known how nice the community and its people are. Four percent said they had few or no complaints.

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An equal number of ironic readers said they wish they had known how many complainers and “whiners” were in Maricopa.

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“Dark Sky” lighting in housing subdivisions was a concern of 2 percent, who said the stargazing-friendly light levels make it difficult to see or makes them feel unsafe.

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Dust and dust storms were not a welcome sight from another 2 percent. Often appearing during the “Arizona monsoon” season, the dust is swept through town by high winds.

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